Military Exchanges

[Eddies66]

Originally Posted by SStockDart

I saw that. It is a step in the right direction. If it helps any veteran, I am all for it. I know that it will next fall before implementation. I also compared some current prices on AAFES items and they seem to be a little higher. The savings could come in no sales tax.

In my case, that doesn't make much difference because I live in Maricopa County and do not get hit with city tax when ordering on Amazon.

The big deal for me will be commissary benefits. Not in the works yet for disabled vets unless 100%, active duty, medal of honor or retired. I'm 90%.

I am a terrible bargain shopper but right before Christmas I called the NEX in Fallon asked them about price matching, they said they did. They matched Amazon on a 27" Retinal iMac, then they where having a sale and knocked $150 off, on top of that they handed me a scratcher, I scratched one of the dots for an additional 5% off for a total of $245 saving. In California, it was convenience and no 8.87% tax. Keep in mind all the Exchanges support Morale, Welfare and Recreation, which in turn supports the troops.

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by Eddies66

Starting next Veteran Day 2017, all vets not just active and retirees can shop at the exchange (online). This is a vast savings for shopping at a discount department store.

https://www.aafes.com/exchange-stores/

I'm a bit confused. I served active 7/63 to 7/65 and inactive 7/65 to 7/69. Am I elegable ?

[Eddies66]

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

I'm a bit confused. I served active 7/63 to 7/65 and inactive 7/65 to 7/69. Am I elegable ?

Do you have an Honorable Discharge stated on your DD214? That is all you need.

[Eddies66]

Another institution you may want to look into is USAA Banking. I use it for banking, cars, insurance (car, home and life), investments etc. Just need to be a Vet to be a member. I have been a member since 1977.

[SStockDart]

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

I'm a bit confused. I served active 7/63 to 7/65 and inactive 7/65 to 7/69. Am I elegable ?

Ed, looks like you were drafted also. Our draftee commitment was 2 years active and 4 years inactive (I think it was 4 years), for a total of 6 years. After 6, I got my Honorable Discharge Certificate. When I separated in Ft. Lewis, Washington, I got several copies of my DD214 and was told to hold on to them. My DD214 indicates "honorably discharged".
You can get copies of your DD214, just do a Google search. Good luck my friend.

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by SStockDart

Ed, looks like you were drafted also. Our draftee commitment was 2 years active and 4 years inactive (I think it was 4 years), for a total of 6 years. After 6, I got my Honorable Discharge Certificate. When I separated in Ft. Lewis, Washington, I got several copies of my DD214 and was told to hold on to them. My DD214 indicates "honorably discharged".
You can get copies of your DD214, just do a Google search. Good luck my friend.

Thanks Eddie. SS Dart, I still have my original DD-214. Also my draft card. I don't seem to throw anything away.

[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by Eddies66

Another institution you may want to look into is USAA Banking. I use it for banking, cars, insurance (car, home and life), investments etc. Just need to be a Vet to be a member. I have been a member since 1977.

Actually you don't need to be a vet to have USAA Ins. I have never been in the service and I have had USAA for over 45 years. My dad was in the service and that is why I was able to have USAA. If one of your parents or spouse was in the service and had USAA, you can join. They are rated #1. Jim

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[Eddies66]

Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

Actually you don't need to be a vet to have USAA Ins. I have never been in the service and I have had USAA for over 45 years. My dad was in the service and that is why I was able to have USAA. If one of your parents or spouse was in the service and had USAA, you can join. They are rated #1. Jim

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So true, dependents can be members both girls have it. Wife's father was #17 in USAA. We got it first under her status and when I became an officer we got it under my status. At one time it was only open to officers and their dependents.